Easy Pizza Roll Ups
Easy Pizza Roll Ups are a quick, kid-friendly lunchbox recipe packed with classic pizza flavors in a portable, hand-held swirl. They’re customizable, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for busy days or fun snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 roll ups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (about 13.8 oz)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 pepperoni slices (or substitute with veggies for vegetarian)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing, optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs or oregano (optional)
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- Optional: diced bell peppers, onions, black olives, crushed red pepper flakes, provolone or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Add pepperoni slices or desired toppings in a single layer.
- Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a tight log and pinch the seam closed.
- Slice the log into 8 even pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Arrange rolls spiral-side up on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with Italian herbs and parmesan cheese, if using.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before serving or packing.
Notes
Don’t overload with sauce or cheese to avoid soggy rolls. Chill dough if sticky for easier slicing. Rolls can be made ahead, frozen, and baked from frozen. Use gluten-free or dairy-free substitutes as needed. For crispier bottoms, bake directly on the sheet for the last 2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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